Betty Smith | |
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| Born | Elisabeth Lillian Wehner December 15, 1896 New York City, U.S. |
| Died | January 17, 1972 (aged 75) Shelton, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Occupation | Writer |
| Education | University of Michigan |
| Notable works | A Tree Grows in Brooklyn |
Betty Smith (born Elisabeth Lillian Wehner; December 15, 1896 – January 17, 1972) was an American playwright and novelist, who wrote the 1943 bestseller A Tree Grows in Brooklyn.